Podamahul - Naktideul, Sambalpur
Podamahul is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naktideul and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Jamjori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podamahul village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Podamahul is 382586. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.
Podamahul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Podamahul
According to the 2011 Census, Podamahul village had a total population of 7 people, including 6 males and 1 females, living in 3 households. The sex ratio was 167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 100.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 100.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Illiterate Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nearby Villages of Podamahul
Podamahul is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Podamahul
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Podamahul.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Podamahul is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Podamahul is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Podamahul
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Podamahul village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Podamahul
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Podamahul village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Podamahul
Where is Podamahul located?
Podamahul village is located in Naktideul Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Podamahul?
The Gram Panchayat of Podamahul is Jamjori.
What is the pincode of Podamahul?
The pincode of Podamahul is 768106.
What is the population of Podamahul?
Podamahul had a total population of 7, including 6 males and 1 females.
How many households are there in Podamahul?
Podamahul had 3 households.
What is the literacy rate in Podamahul?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Podamahul was 100.00%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 100.00%.